Join us at Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space for an engaging and hands-on workshop in collaboration with the Dallas County Master Gardeners! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this fun and educational session will teach you everything you need to know about growing, harvesting, storing, and using common herbs from your garden. Learn expert tips on maximizing the use of herbs and discover how to craft unique, herb-infused products like gourmet herbed salts. Don’t miss this opportunity to cultivate your green thumb and elevate your kitchen skills!
Kevin Burns will start the night with a presentation: "Growing and Cooking with Herbs"
Next, Dallas County Master Gardeners Toni Leitgab and Helen Dulac will lead the class in several methods to propagate herbs. Each person can take home herb cuttings.
Kelly Shockley ends the workshop with a demonstration on how to dehydrate herbs and make herb salt. There may be samples too!
We will start the class at 6 PM in the gym at Owenwood Neighbor Space, 1451 John West Rd, Dallas. Park behind the main building. You will see a single metal door on the northwest corner of the building. The door will be propped open. Enter through that door. A bathroom, water fountain, and water bottle fill station are available inside.
Meet The Instructors:
Kevin Burns has been gardening for over 20 years. His passion for gardening began shortly after he and his wife were married and toured some formal gardens in Germany on their honeymoon. When he got home, he realized their backyard consisted of turf, a mimosa tree, and a chain link fence. He developed a plan for turning their yard into a pleasurable garden and it’s been evolving ever since.
Kevin and his wife own a small 55-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country outside of Fredericksburg which they run as a Bed and Breakfast. The property is a designated Wildlife Management Area. Along with providing sustenance to the native wild animals living on the property, they plant 25-75 new native trees and sow native grasses and wildflowers annually in an effort to return the property to its natural pre-cattle ranching state.
Toni Leitgab is a native Dallasite who loves plants. She grew up listening to Howard Garrett on the radio and watching her grandmother pickle vegetables from her garden. She later bought her first houseplant and planted her first veggie patch in college in Denton in 2000. Since then she’s had houseplants and gardens everywhere she’s lived – from State College, Pennsylvania to Long Island, New York, to Houston and back to Dallas again. Toni worked for independent garden centers for several years and has taken numerous courses on indoor and outdoor gardening. She is currently working towards becoming a certified Dallas County Master Gardener. Toni’s favorite thing about gardening is there’s always a beautiful plant you haven’t seen before and always more to learn!
Kelly Shockley is a Dallas County Master Gardener with a passion for creativity, education, and community service. A lifelong maker and teacher - she shares her expertise in home gardening, preserving, and crafting by making and leading classes on jams, jellies, vinegars, herb salts, and specialty oils. She has recently been recognized for her skills - winning four State Fair ribbons for her culinary creations.
Beyond the garden, Kelly enjoys quilting, restoring vintage furniture, and designing interiors. She finds joy in tending to the DCMG vineyards, demonstration gardens, and teaching her children and grandchildren to grow and create.
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THIS WORKSHOP WAS FUNDED BY USDA FSA PROGRAM GRANT #FSA23CPT0012854
